A POLICE officer was hit in the head by a projectile in Aspendale while attending an incident last week.
Police attended an incident near Groves Street in Aspendale at around 10pm on 13 January. They had received reports that a group of young people were drinking alcohol and causing damage.
While attending the scene, a police officer was hit by a projectile thrown by an unknown offender. He was hit in the back of the head.
Police are now seeking the identity of the person who threw the item. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 22 January 2025